Michigan Benches Bryce Underwood As Multimillion-Dollar Gamble Falters
Underwood’s benching comes after two first-half interceptions.
Michigan benching quarterback Bryce Underwood after a first half against Penn State with two interceptions, shifting to freshman Tommy Carr. Carr, Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr's younger brother, scored consecutive touchdowns and led the Wolverines to a 14-3 lead with 1:34 left in the third quarter. Underwood's struggles this season, including a 59% completion rate and equal numbers of touchdowns and turnovers, led to the benching.
Coach Kyle Whittingham acknowledged the need for offensive improvement during halftime. Underwood, a high-profile recruit due to a multimillion-dollar NIL deal from billionaire Larry Ellison, currently has a $3 million NIL valuation. Tommy Carr, playing at QB, comes with a family legacy at Michigan, including his brother CJ Carr, father Jason, and grandfather Lloyd Carr.
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- Michigan Benches Bryce Underwood As Multimillion-Dollar Gamble Falters frontofficesports.com
- Michigan Benches QB Bryce Underwood After Ugly First Half newsweek.com
